Eugene Sheffer Crossword Answers - Jul 31
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Across
- 1. Director Howard — Answer: RON. Hint: Think of the filmmaker behind Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind. 🎬
- 4. Diamond arbiters — Answer: UMPS. Hint: These baseball officials make the calls from behind the plate or along the lines. ⚾
- 8. Sand — Answer: GRIT. Hint: Think of the tiny, rough particles that slip through your fingers at the beach. 🏖️
- 12. -- glance — Answer: ATA. Hint: It’s the little phrase used before “glance” when something is understood in an instant. 👀
- 13. “I did it!” — Answer: TADA. Hint: A cheerful exclamation to celebrate finishing something successfully 🎉
- 14. Stratagem — Answer: RUSE. Hint: A clever little trick or tactic used to outwit someone might fit this clue. 🧠
- 15. Identifies — Answer: POINTSAT. Hint: This verb means indicates something specific or directs attention to it. 👉
- 17. Spoken — Answer: ORAL. Hint: This describes something delivered by voice rather than in writing. 🗣️
- 18. Haunted house cry — Answer: SHRIEK. Hint: What a frightened visitor might let out after hearing a creaky floorboard 👻
- 19. Wall St. debut — Answer: IPO. Hint: It’s the moment a private company first offers its shares to the public. 📈
- 21. Choice words? — Answer: ORS. Hint: Think about the options we have when making decisions! 🎭
- 22. Exodus pharaoh — Answer: RAMSES. Hint: Think of the Egyptian king who faced Moses in the biblical story. 🏺
- 26. Outlying areas, briefly — Answer: BURBS. Hint: Casual shorthand for the neighborhoods beyond downtown. 🏘️
- 29. Puzzle — Answer: VEX. Hint: This verb means to confuse or mildly annoy someone. 🤔
- 30. Spigot — Answer: TAP. Hint: A small valve that controls the flow of liquid is often found on a barrel or sink. 🚰
- 31. Medicinal plant — Answer: ALOE. Hint: This soothing succulent is often found in skin-care products for burns and sunburns 🌿
- 32. Airline to Sweden — Answer: SAS. Hint: This Scandinavian carrier’s flights can whisk you to Stockholm. ✈️
- 33. Frankfurt fellow — Answer: HERR. Hint: Think of the German equivalent of a polite title for a man. 🇩🇪
- 34. Genetic letters — Answer: RNA. Hint: These molecules help carry and interpret genetic instructions inside living cells. 🧬
- 35. Long. crosser — Answer: LAT. Hint: Think of the geographic coordinate that crosses longitude, in abbreviated form. 🌍
- 36. Answer — Answer: REPLY. Hint: It’s what you give when someone asks you a question. 💬
- 37. “Rats!” — Answer: DARNIT. Hint: A mild exclamation of frustration when something goes wrong 😤
- 39. Architect I.M. -- — Answer: PEI. Hint: Think of the celebrated architect behind the Louvre Pyramid and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 🏛️
- 40. Arles assent — Answer: OUI. Hint: Think of the French way to give a quick expression of agreement. 🇫🇷
- 41. Most sapient — Answer: SAGEST. Hint: Think of the person with the deepest wisdom in the room. 🧠
- 45. Antelope’s playmate — Answer: DEER. Hint: Think of another graceful, hoofed animal that might frolic beside an antelope 🦌
- 48. Says “Grr” to — Answer: SNARLSAT. Hint: Expresses an angry growl toward someone or something 😠
- 50. Barn birds — Answer: OWLS. Hint: These nighttime fliers might keep watch from the rafters of a farm building. 🦉
- 51. Motion picture — Answer: FILM. Hint: A movie captured and shown on a screen 🎬
- 52. “I love,” to Ovid — Answer: AMO. Hint: Think in the language of ancient Rome for this declaration of affection. ❤️
- 53. Viral video, e.g. — Answer: MEME. Hint: It’s a shareable bit of internet culture that spreads rapidly online. 😂
- 54. Candied veggies — Answer: YAMS. Hint: A sweet, sugary Thanksgiving side dish made from a starchy root vegetable 🍠
- 55. WWW access enabler — Answer: ISP. Hint: This company connects your home to the internet so websites can load. 🌐
Down
- 1. Knocks — Answer: RAPS. Hint: Makes quick, sharp taps on a door or surface 🚪
- 2. “Alternatively,” in texts — Answer: OTOH. Hint: This texting abbreviation introduces a contrasting point of view in a casual message. 💬
- 3. Director Mira — Answer: NAIR. Hint: This acclaimed filmmaker directed *Monsoon Wedding* and *The Namesake* 🎬
- 4. Says — Answer: UTTERS. Hint: Expresses something aloud, perhaps in a sentence. 🗣️
- 5. Halloween disguises — Answer: MASKS. Hint: They hide your identity while adding a spooky touch to October costumes 🎃
- 6. Handheld organizer — Answer: PDA. Hint: A compact electronic assistant for managing appointments, contacts, and notes. 📅
- 7. Lampoons — Answer: SATIRES. Hint: Mocks a person or idea through sharp, humorous imitation 🎭
- 8. Stable worker — Answer: GROOM. Hint: This person cares for and tends the horses in a stable. 🐴
- 9. Capek play — Answer: RUR. Hint: This Karel Čapek sci-fi drama famously introduced the word for artificial workers. 🤖
- 10. “Life -- Highway” — Answer: ISA. Hint: Complete the familiar phrase linking “Life” and “Highway” with a tiny trio of words. 🛣️
- 11. Business card no. — Answer: TEL. Hint: It’s the abbreviated number you’d print so people can call your office. ☎️
- 16. Weeper of myth — Answer: NIOBE. Hint: Think of the Greek mother whose grief became an endless waterfall of tears. 😢
- 20. Peace (Lat.) — Answer: PAX. Hint: Think of the short Latin word Romans used for tranquility and harmony 🕊️
- 23. Dance move — Answer: STEP. Hint: This action often leads you to the rhythm of the music! 💃
- 24. Hoops great Monroe — Answer: EARL. Hint: Think of the legendary NBA guard nicknamed “The Pearl.” 🏀
- 25. Agile — Answer: SPRY. Hint: Think of someone who's quick on their feet and lively! 🏃♂️
- 26. Poet of yore — Answer: BARD. Hint: Think of an old-fashioned word for a poet, often linked with epic tales and songs 🎭
- 27. Radius neighbor — Answer: ULNA. Hint: This forearm bone runs parallel to the radius on the pinky side 💪
- 28. Den noise — Answer: ROAR. Hint: A fierce sound you might hear from a big cat’s home 🦁
- 29. Cistern — Answer: VAT. Hint: Think of a large container used to hold liquids, especially in winemaking. 🍷
- 32. Fulfill — Answer: SATISFY. Hint: Meet a need or carry out a requirement. ✅
- 33. Katherine of “27 Dresses” — Answer: HEIGL. Hint: Think of the actress who played the wedding-loving protagonist in this rom-com 💍
- 35. Figure skater Alysa — Answer: LIU. Hint: Think of the young American Olympian who made history as a figure-skating prodigy. ⛸️
- 36. Supplies with more weapons — Answer: REARMS. Hint: Equips again for another round of battle. ⚔️
- 38. Like Thor — Answer: NORSE. Hint: Think of the mythology and culture surrounding this hammer-wielding god. ⚡
- 39. Song of praise — Answer: PSALM. Hint: A sacred hymn of worship, often associated with scripture. 🙏
- 42. Morales of “Ozark” — Answer: ESAI. Hint: He portrayed a cartel lieutenant in this Netflix crime drama. 🎬
- 43. Rockwell and Cooke — Answer: SAMS. Hint: These two famous performers share the same familiar first name. 🎭
- 44. Sporty car roof — Answer: TTOP. Hint: Think of the removable roof panels that give a sporty coupe an open-air feel. 🚗
- 45. -- Pérignon (pricey French bubbly) — Answer: DOM. Hint: This pricey bubbly is named after a French Benedictine monk’s ecclesiastical title. 🍾
- 46. Ram’s mate — Answer: EWE. Hint: Think of the female sheep that pairs with a male sheep. 🐑
- 47. Shade tree — Answer: ELM. Hint: Think of a classic leafy tree often planted along streets to provide a cool patch of shade. 🌳
- 49. Actress Vardalos — Answer: NIA. Hint: She played Toula in the hit comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding. 🎬
Here are the Sheffer Crossword answers for Friday, July 31, 2026 — every across and down solution from that day's 13×13 King Features grid, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on July 31?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live Eugene Sheffer Crossword answers page.
Sheffer Crossword answers for July 31, 2026
The full solution for the July 31 Sheffer Crossword is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's 13×13 grid read. Each answer is listed separately with its clue, so you can jump to the one you were stuck on and leave the rest of the grid unspoiled. This is the confirmed puzzle as King Features syndicated it on Friday, July 31.
Full Eugene Sheffer Crossword answer list for July 31, 2026
Every clue from the July 31 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Director Howard | RON |
| 4 | Diamond arbiters | UMPS |
| 8 | Sand | GRIT |
| 12 | -- glance | ATA |
| 13 | “I did it!” | TADA |
| 14 | Stratagem | RUSE |
| 15 | Identifies | POINTSAT |
| 17 | Spoken | ORAL |
| 18 | Haunted house cry | SHRIEK |
| 19 | Wall St. debut | IPO |
| 21 | Choice words? | ORS |
| 22 | Exodus pharaoh | RAMSES |
| 26 | Outlying areas, briefly | BURBS |
| 29 | Puzzle | VEX |
| 30 | Spigot | TAP |
| 31 | Medicinal plant | ALOE |
| 32 | Airline to Sweden | SAS |
| 33 | Frankfurt fellow | HERR |
| 34 | Genetic letters | RNA |
| 35 | Long. crosser | LAT |
| 36 | Answer | REPLY |
| 37 | “Rats!” | DARNIT |
| 39 | Architect I.M. -- | PEI |
| 40 | Arles assent | OUI |
| 41 | Most sapient | SAGEST |
| 45 | Antelope’s playmate | DEER |
| 48 | Says “Grr” to | SNARLSAT |
| 50 | Barn birds | OWLS |
| 51 | Motion picture | FILM |
| 52 | “I love,” to Ovid | AMO |
| 53 | Viral video, e.g. | MEME |
| 54 | Candied veggies | YAMS |
| 55 | WWW access enabler | ISP |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knocks | RAPS |
| 2 | “Alternatively,” in texts | OTOH |
| 3 | Director Mira | NAIR |
| 4 | Says | UTTERS |
| 5 | Halloween disguises | MASKS |
| 6 | Handheld organizer | PDA |
| 7 | Lampoons | SATIRES |
| 8 | Stable worker | GROOM |
| 9 | Capek play | RUR |
| 10 | “Life -- Highway” | ISA |
| 11 | Business card no. | TEL |
| 16 | Weeper of myth | NIOBE |
| 20 | Peace (Lat.) | PAX |
| 23 | Dance move | STEP |
| 24 | Hoops great Monroe | EARL |
| 25 | Agile | SPRY |
| 26 | Poet of yore | BARD |
| 27 | Radius neighbor | ULNA |
| 28 | Den noise | ROAR |
| 29 | Cistern | VAT |
| 32 | Fulfill | SATISFY |
| 33 | Katherine of “27 Dresses” | HEIGL |
| 35 | Figure skater Alysa | LIU |
| 36 | Supplies with more weapons | REARMS |
| 38 | Like Thor | NORSE |
| 39 | Song of praise | PSALM |
| 42 | Morales of “Ozark” | ESAI |
| 43 | Rockwell and Cooke | SAMS |
| 44 | Sporty car roof | TTOP |
| 45 | -- Pérignon (pricey French bubbly) | DOM |
| 46 | Ram’s mate | EWE |
| 47 | Shade tree | ELM |
| 49 | Actress Vardalos | NIA |
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